Tens of flying carriages filled the skies surrounding the Academy, directed from the ground by red markers that hovered in the sky. Much like the social event prior to the entrance exam—important people within the noble society arrived one by one, but for a different reason this time.
The annual combat tournament was scheduled to begin today, an auspicious event that would showcase the Arcadia's students to the outside world.
The sun had emerged a few hours ago, bathing the ancient looking castle in a warm glow. With summer essentially right around the corner, the heat had already begun to become a problem.
A figure with a large protruding belly and a well trimmed black beard emerged from one of the carriages with ease despite his size. The carriage tilted slightly, letting out a groan as a significant weight was released from its frame.
